Jan Albers
November 7 – December 20, 2025 | Sanatorium, Istanbul
Featuring works by Jan Albers, Rey Akdogan, Burak Bedenlier, Irmak Canevi, Andy Fabo, Claus Föttinger, Kavachi, Simin Keramati, Mirjam Kuitenbrouwer, JiSun Lee, Yağız Özgen, Ursula Schulz-Dornburg and Jaan Toomik, 'What Inspire the Artists for Their Ideas?' explores the conditions and influences that shape artistic production.
Bringing together artists working across diverse geographies, the exhibition sheds light on the often-overlooked "formation processes" behind artistic creation. Curated by Necmi Sönmez, the show at Sanatorium features 13 artists working across painting, sculpture, installation, and drawing, with several participants presenting their work in Istanbul for the first time.
Contemporary economic, political, and social realities provide a critical framework for artistic production. The concepts artists develop in their studios and living spaces reveal not only their creative practice but also their responses to a constantly shifting world. Through works informed by cultural identity, belonging, and political positioning, the exhibition examines the multifaceted nature of artistic production.